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The Little Holland day 3

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We are starting to unwind, thank God! It is very peaceful here. I'm so sorry we only booked it for one week and not two. It is all going by so fast! We are keeping busy flying kites on the beach, jumping on the trampoline, playing on the playgrounds (both inside and outside). We met a German couple with two adopted girls from South Africa. We will try to meet up with them tomorrow at a playground. Jessica is still staying in here room. We are going to drag her out to visit a sheep market on Monday. Texel has 1300 people, and 1500 sheep. 500 of the islands "Best" sheep will be in the market square of the main town for an annual sheep competition.






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